Produce Manager

Produce Manager

Lead with passion. Inspire your team. Deliver freshness every day.

Are you looking for a rewarding management opportunity where creativity, quality, and exceptional customer service are valued? Pete's Frootique & Fine Foods is seeking an innovative and motivated Produce Manager to lead our Produce Department and help deliver the outstanding shopping experience our customers have come to expect.

As Produce Manager, you will be responsible for leading a high-performing team, maintaining exceptional merchandising standards, and ensuring the freshest, highest-quality products are available every day.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive wages and incentive program
• Affordable health care benefits
• Generous employee discount program
• Paid training and professional development
• Flexible, fun, supportive, and growing work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a strong Produce team with a focus on customer service, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive workplace culture that promotes teamwork, engagement, and accountability.
• Provide regular coaching and performance feedback in accordance with company standards.
• Manage labour scheduling to maintain productivity while meeting budget and business demands.
• Take an entrepreneurial approach by identifying opportunities to improve department performance, merchandising, and sales.
• Order merchandise and manage inventory to maximize freshness, minimize waste, reduce out-of-stocks, and optimize sales.
• Ensure attractive product presentation and maintain high merchandising standards throughout the department.
• Oversee department operations to achieve sales, profitability, and operational goals.
• Promote and uphold Pete's Frootique & Fine Foods' mission, core values, and commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Provide customers with knowledgeable advice on produce selection, quality, storage, and preparation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Produce Department management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of produce merchandising, inventory management, and department operations.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and motivational abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Extensive knowledge of fresh produce and quality standards.
• Previous food handling experience is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and basic math skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about fresh food, enjoy leading people, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, we'd love to hear from you. Join Pete's Frootique & Fine Foods and help us continue delivering the finest products and exceptional service to our customers every day.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as required.